Event List

Join the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission on the second Fridays of the month to participate in an activity to celebrate our community.

Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

Meet cool adoptable kittens and cats while you enjoy cool treats and fun activities! After you become acquainted with our feline friends, make a cat toy for your own cat or the adoptable cats, create a cat button, and check out cat books.

Nationally acclaimed recording artist Gincy Hartin presents a show filled with original songs with meaningful and inspiring lyrics.

This strong fabric shopping bag will hold your fruits and vegetables, your groceries, or your favorite project when you are out and about! It is easy to make and reduces plastic waste.

Nationally acclaimed recording artist Gincy Hartin presents a show filled with original songs with meaningful and inspiring lyrics.

LEGOs are not just for kids! Get the whole family in on the action with free play and challenges using LEGOs and KEVA planks.

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

Teens will learn how to use the 3D printer and Tinkercad to create their own 3D designs. They'll be able to learn at their own pace and set their creative direction. This club generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

AbbeHealth Aging Services and Coe College will give an inside look at the Intergenerational Connections Program – a unique opportunity that pairs adults age 60+ with college students to build genuine, meaningful relationships across generations.

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

Join the all-ages meeting of the Cedar Rapids Chess Club from 5:30 to 7:30 pm weekly on Wednesdays at the Downtown Library for a relaxed, casual session playing this great universal game.

Children and caregivers are invited to a story time that is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.

Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of Tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended.

Our Trading Card Game Club returns with Friday Afternoon Magic. Join us for a casual game of 60-card Magic: The Gathering (Pauper format, but you may include uncommon cards), or meet up for some casual Commander (Bracket 1-3).

Purchase new and gently used books from the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library during Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Markets. Browse the books on the Urban Plaza in front of the Fourth Avenue doors of the Downtown Library.

Learn about the monarch butterfly lifecycle and more through interactive learning tables for all ages. Make a craft, listen to a story time, and see real monarchs in their chrysalides!

All new magic. All new theme. All new amazement. Mikayla Oz is back with a brand new 40-minute Family Magic Show.

All new magic. All new theme. All new amazement. Mikayla Oz is back with a brand new 40-minute Family Magic Show.

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5. This high-energy story time features stories, songs, parachute play, and bubbles! 

Create a fun and functional cat scratching post or cardboard cat castle at the library! The library will provide materials, fun plans, and space to create something special for your feline friend.

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.